Episode 87

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18th Aug 2026

SES in India: From Space Law to SES with Pankaj (Part 1)

Is that even a thing?! That was Pankaj's first reaction when he heard the words 'space law' in a university lecture. Six months later, he knew it was exactly what he wanted to do.

In the first of two conversations with Pankaj - policy specialist turned commercial legal team member at SES - we hear how a small-town law student from central India navigated his way to one of the most prestigious air and space law programmes in the world at Leiden University, landed an SES internship six kilometres from his front door, and eventually found his place in the combined SES and Intelsat team in Chennai.

Plus, what does a commercial lawyer at a satellite company actually do all day? The answer might surprise you.

Find out more about this new chapter for SES: www.ses.com

Satellite Stories podcast is presented by Kristina Smith-Meyer, SES content creative and development manager, Global Marketing Communications.

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Satellite Stories
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SES is the world's leading satellite operator. We connect and enable broadcast, telecom, corporate and government customers, and enrich the lives of billions of people worldwide.
Satellite Stories host Kristina Smith-Meyer discusses what matters most to our customers and hears how the services SES provide really make a difference.
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Aged 10, I dreamt of having my own production company called A Small Furry Bear. I presented radio shows on a ghetto blaster in my bedroom with my little brother. Now, some 20+ years later, as a podcast coach and presenter - that day dream has become an everyday reality.

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